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Golf-Woods-hosted PGA Tour event to be relocated due to LA wildfires

(Reuters) - The PGA Tour event that Tiger Woods was scheduled to host in Southern California next month will be played at an alternate venue due to the massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles, the U.S.-based circuit said on Thursday. The Genesis Invitational, a PGA Tour Signature Event that has a $20 million purse and benefits Woods' TGR Foundation, will still be played from Feb.


Soccer-Leaders Bayern thump Hoffenheim 5-0 to go four points clear at top

MUNICH (Reuters) - Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich scored three times in 19 minutes in the first half to crush Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday and restore their four-point advantage at the top of the standings. The Bavarians did not need long to open their account with Leroy Sane drilling in for the lead from a Thomas Mueller assist in the seventh minute. Raphael Guerreiro doubled it after a


McIlroy hits 'scrappy' two-under first round on Dubai return

Rory McIlroy got his 2025 season underway with a two-under-par 70 first round at the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday, five shots off the three leaders. McIlroy is aiming for his third successive Dubai Desert Classic win, and fifth overall.


Arsenal beat Spurs despite Son Heung-min strike, Everton lose on Moyes return, Zhang out

Gunners close gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, Everton beaten but remain outside bottom three after defeats for Leicester and Wolves Even the Prince of Wales feared for Aston Villa ahead of their visit to Everton. While draining a pint of cider with Goodison Park-bound Villa supporters, Prince William apparently said he expected the Merseys...


Flick is pulling all the right strings to get Barca back to their best

Just as it was before the Blaugrana can’t stop scoring


Everton 0-1 Aston Villa: Final | Blues undone by error-strewn performance

The most-played fixture in English football features the Second Coming of the Moyesiah


Soccer-Yamal shines as Barcelona thrash Betis 5-1 to reach cup quarters

BARCELONA (Reuters) -Barcelona's teenage forward Lamine Yamal was in inspired form, scoring once and making two assists, as they thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. Flying high after their 5-2 demolition of rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, Barcelona didn't even need their full arsenal to swat aside fellow LaLiga


Sports figures we lost in 2025

Remembering the athletes, coaches and other sports figures who passed away in 2025.


Motherwell dealt 'season ending' blow as boss Stuart Kettlewell provides a major injury update

The Fir Park club are without up to nine first-team stars for Saturday's Scottish Cup trip to St Johnstone


Soccer-Isak’s hot streak continues as Newcastle beat Wolves 3-0

NEWCASTLE, England (Reuters) - Alexander Isak scored for the eighth Premier League game in a row with a brace of goals as Newcastle United eased to a 3-0 home victory over struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon netted the third as Newcastle moved into fourth place with 38 points from 21 games. Wolves remain in the relegation zone with 16 points from the


Notre Dame, Ohio State: A look back at 2 legendary programs in photos

Notre Dame and Ohio State University, both storied programs, will faceoff on Monday night for the College football national championship.


Tiger Woods: No decision made on Genesis Invitational

Tiger Woods admitted he has far greater concerns than the status of next month's Genesis Invitational, the PGA Tour event that he has hosted since 2019. With wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area, Woods said that real life carries more weight than the event that is slated to be held at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades from Feb. 13-16. "It's just sad," Woods told reporters in the


Soccer-Diallo hat-trick drags Man United to comeback win over Southampton

By Peter Hall MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to an unlikely 3-1 comeback victory over bottom side Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday. United will have fancied their chances of getting back to winning ways against struggling Saints but the hosts were second best from the off, deservedly falling behind to a Manuel


Kendrick Lamar headlines 2025 Super Bowl halftime show

Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9.


Soccer-Brighton snap winless streak with 2-0 victory over Ipswich

IPSWICH, England (Reuters) -Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter both scored to end Brighton & Hove Albion's run of eight Premier League games without a win as their side beat Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road on Thursday. The victory lifts Brighton to ninth place on 31 points, while Ipswich slip to 17th on 16 and back into the relegation zone behind Wolverhampton Wanderers on goals scored. The


Motherwell need to bring in goalkeeper back-up as boss reveals situation is 'not perfect'

Stuart Kettlewell still has work to do to sort out a problem that left him with no fit keeper 24 hours before visiting Hibs last weekend


Soccer-Diallo hat-trick drags Man Utd to comeback victory over Southampton

By Peter Hall MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Three late goals from Amad Diallo dragged a below-par Manchester United to a 3-1 comeback victory over Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday. United will have fancied their chances of getting back to winning ways against bottom of the table Southampton, but the hosts were second best from the off, deservedly falling behind to a Manuel Ugarte


Everton 1-0 Aston Villa: Match Report & Instant Reaction | New Manager, Same Issues

The return of David Moyes could not prevent Ollie Watkins from getting the points for Villa


'I uncovered England team's first ever photograph and it cost me peanuts'

Author and historian Steve Bolton discovered pictures from the Lionesses game with Scotland during the First World War. Now they will be displayed in the Scotland Football Museum


Bark at the Park: Furry friends at Major League Baseball games

They're good dogs – who love America's pastime.


Amad rescues United from embarrassing Saints defeat, Medvedev out, Collins trolls Open fans

Amad Diallo's 12-minute hat-trick spares United's blushes, while US teen Learner Tien stays up way past his bed time to stun Daniil Medvedev There was a little bit of everything happening overnight, with the Australian Open dragging on until 3am in Melbourne, the Premier League kicking off at 4am in Hong Kong, and LIV Golf making another breakthrou...


Golf-Greg Norman replaced as LIV Golf CEO

(Reuters) - LIV Golf has named Scott O'Neil as its new CEO replacing Greg Norman, who has held the position for the Saudi-backed league since its inception in 2021. O'Neil will drive the strategic vision, business operations, and global growth for the team golf circuit, LIV Golf said in a statement on Wednesday. "Scott has the passion, the tenacity, and the vision to continue leveraging LIV


Soccer-Flat start for Moyes as toothless Everton beaten 1-0 by Villa

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - The second coming of David Moyes failed to inspire Everton on Wednesday as they lost 1-0 at home to Aston Villa and, though they might not need a miracle to avoid Premier League relegation, the returning manager will at least have to find a way for them to score. Villa had lost their last five away games in the league but were by far the better team at Goodison Park


‘I’m Going To Finish The Fight’ – Fabricio Andrade Expects To Dominate Kwon Won Il In World Title Rematch

"Wonder Boy" will return to defend his bantamweight MMA gold on January 24 at ONE 170.


'Jurgen Klopp banished me at Liverpool - now I'm an entrepreneur with a luxury property business'

Mamadou Sakho left Liverpool in 2017 before later leaving Montpellier in 2023 following a bust-up with his manager - and now the 34-year-old defender is turning his attention to the world of property after starting his own firm


Red Bulls transfer D John Tolkin to Bundesliga club

The New York Red Bulls transferred defender John Tolkin to Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel for a reported $3 million fee on Thursday. The Red Bulls will retain a sell-on percentage for the 22-year-old homegrown player, who tallied seven goals and 12 assists in 114 MLS matches (107 starts) from 2021-24. "John Tolkin has been a great role model for our young players for the pathway he has taken to


Soccer-Trossard seals derby win for Arsenal over Tottenham

By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Leandro Trossard rekindled Arsenal's Premier League title hopes with the winner as they came from a goal down to beat north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at home on Wednesday. Starting the derby seven points behind leaders Liverpool in third place, things looked bad for the hosts when Son Heung-min's deflected volley gave Tottenham a 25th-minute lead


East Kilbride Thistle boss tells stars to 'roll up their sleeves'

Mark Steele expects his players to give everything against Easterhouse


Alex Valle targeted by Como as Kieran Tierney Celtic transfer return set to trigger Barcelona loan star's Hoops exit

The Spaniard arrived in the summer on a season-long loan but it could be cut short


Golf-LIV Golf signs multi-year media rights deal with Fox Sports

(Reuters) - Fox Sports has signed a multi-year media rights agreement with LIV Golf to broadcast its league competition in the U.S. starting next month, the network announced on Thursday. Nearly all of the LIV Golf league season will be shown live across Fox Sports platforms, the network said in a statement. "LIV Golf is getting bigger and bolder, and this relationship signals the next phase of


Macau to host EASL championship play-offs, season’s second multi-game event in casino city

East Asia Super League agrees a deal for Macau to stage the season-ending Final Four mini-tournament in March The East Asia Super League (EASL) will crown its new champions in Macau after finalising a deal to stage the play-offs there in March. The top four teams in the league - two each from as many groups - will qualify for the semi-finals on Mar...


Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth, Player Ratings: Captain’s goal

Community player ratings from Chelsea’s last-gasp draw


Benjamin Sesko and £51m ace join as 17-year-old changes role - Kai Havertz's Arsenal issue

Kai Havertz looked to be the final piece of the Arsenal puzzle last season, but the Arsenal forward could soon find himself playing second fiddle


Three things we learned - Brentford 2-2 Manchester City

City let another late lead slip against Bees


Justin Thomas hopes to end drought at The American Express

Justin Thomas isn't settling for top-10 finishes on this year's PGA Tour. After tallying six of those last year, the world's No. 21 golfer wants more success in 2025. "The next step is definitely winning, winning and winning more," Thomas said. Thomas will aim to take that step and secure his first win in over two years when he tees off at The American Express on Thursday in La Quinta, Calif.


Amad cements status as Man Utd's new talisman as Ruben Amorim's blushes spared

MANCHESTER UNITED 3-1 SOUTHAMPTON: Amad scored a second-half hat-trick to haul the Red Devils back from a goal down against their relegation battling opponents after Manuel Ugarte's own goal


Bob Uecker: American icon and Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster dies at 90

Uecker spent more than a half-century calling Brewers games and starred in films, TV and commercials.


Soccer-Palace keep up away form with win at second-from-bottom Leicester

LEICESTER, England (Reuters) -Crystal Palace kept up their impressive away form in the Premier League as second half goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and Marc Guehi handed them a 2-0 win at struggling Leicester City on Wednesday. Palace extended their unbeaten run away from home in the league to six matches with victory at the King Power Stadium and moved up one place to 14th in the standings.


Warrington Wolves' Sam Burgess makes startling disciplinary admission

Wire head coach has spoken of his frustrations after being left in the dark about new protocols


Full Card Revealed For ONE Friday Fights 94 On January 17

The hottest weekly series in combat sports returns in Asia primetime this Friday.


Soccer-Inter drop points in 2-2 home draw against Bologna

MILAN, Italy (Reuters) - Inter Milan were held to a 2-2 home draw by Bologna in Serie A on Wednesday, with the visitors snapping Simone Inzaghi's side's six-game winning run. Bologna took a shock lead after 15 minutes when forward Santiago Castro deflected the ball into the net from close range before the hosts fired back four minutes later through defender Denzel Dumfries from a rebound.


Soccer-Teenager Endrick strikes twice in extra time to fire Real Madrid into cup quarters

By Fernando Kallas MADRID (Reuters) -Brazilian teenage striker Endrick came off the bench to score two goals in extra time and help Real Madrid rescue a hard-fought 5-2 win over Celta Vigo on Thursday that booked them a place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. After Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr had scored a goal in each half to give Real Madrid what looked a comfortable 2-0 lead, Celta


Unplayable Yamal gives Barca a night to remember

Sensational showing


Arsenal beat Tottenham to throw open title race despite Mikel Arteta surprise backfiring

ARSENAL 2-1 TOTTENHAM: A Dominic Solanke own goal and a strike from Leandro Trossard saw the Gunners cancel out Son Heung-min's opener to come from behind and win to edge closer to leaders Liverpool


5 Liverpool transfers that could still be completed in January including £30m deal

Liverpool are not expected to be busy singing players this month but there could still be business done at Anfield in the January transfer window


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Arsenal star Gabriel pokes fun at Tottenham with cheeky social media post after derby win

Gabriel stepped up again in the north London derby to help Arsenal beat Tottenham - and the defender took to social media to reiterate just how much he enjoys the fixture


Arne Slot's subtle changes that suggest Liverpool boss is confident of title success

Anfield boss was even more bullish than normal when talking about his team's performance in the draw at the City Ground and he is cutting an increasingly assured figure at the top of the table


Kounde pokes fun at VAR after Barcelona win

The defender reacted on social media